Little Feat

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1973's Dixie Chicken introduced a new, six-piece Little Feat line-up led by Lowell George, Bill Payne, and Richard Heyward, with Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, and Kenny Gradney joining for the first time.  The album signaled the band's move towards New Orleans-style R&B and funk, and welcomed Bonnie Raitt, Gloria Jones, Bonnie Bramlett, and Danny Hutton as background vocalists; Wrecking Crew drummer Milt Holland appeared on Dixie Chicken as he had on Sailin' Shoes.  Numerous previously unreleased session recordings debut on the new expanded edition, including alternate takes of "Roll Um Easy," "On Your Way Down," and "Juliette." An unreleased live set from Paul's Mall in Boston was recorded on March 1, 1973 boasting tunes from Dixie Chicken ("Two Trains," "Walkin' All Night") and the band's previous two albums ("Willin'," "Got No Shadow.").  Rarities from the 2000 Hotcakes and Outtakes box set round out the bonus material.  Onetime Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally has written the new liner notes.